PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House approved a controversial bill Thursday allowing holders of enhanced concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto public university and technical school campuses. Senate Bill 100 passed on a 55-14 vote after extensive debate focused on campus safety, constitutional rights, and concerns about suicide risks among college students.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Representative Brandei Schaefbauer introduced HC8021.  A commemoration that honored Aberdeen Roncalli teacher Dan Gallagher for achieving the 2024-25 South Dakota Miliken Educator Award.  

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce this year’s Knight for a Princess event to be held March 29, 2025, at Aberdeen Central High School. This special event is for girls ages 4-12 to experience a fantastic evening including appetizers, cupcakes, magic, princess activities, a photo moment, swing dance lessons,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed a bill that a bill that takes the eminent domain option away from companies wanting to build a carbon capture pipeline in the state. However, Rhoden also emphasized that House Bill 1052 does not kill a pipeline project proposed by Iowa-based company Summit Carbon Solutions. HB 1052… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday morning, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB1052 into law to ban eminent domain to be used for carbon oxide projects.  One of the big proponents of the bill was Dakota First Action founded by Dakota First Action created by Aberdeen’s Toby Doeden. What’s the next step for the PAC? Toby released the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1052, which protects the property rights of South Dakota landowners by prohibiting eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Governor Rhoden outlined his reasons for signing the bill in a letter to the legislature and people of South Dakota. You can find… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Human Society is hosting their next fundraiser, Bow Wow Boogie on Saturday March 8th at the Ramkota in Aberdeen. Mona Smith with the Humane Society talks about the fundraiser going directly to the Society. Smith previews the event on the 8th. Smith informs the public that even if you can’t… Read more »

VOLGA, S.D.(KXLG)- A Volga, South Dakota man was arrested Tuesday evening, March 4, 2025, following a vehicle pursuit by the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office. Markcus Williams, 37, of Volga, faces multiple charges after attempting to evade law enforcement. According to the press release, at approximately 8:34 PM, a Brookings County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to initiate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 2025 ABBY Awards, a prestigious evening celebrating the individuals, businesses, and organizations that drive progress and inspire excellence in our community. In addition to honoring remarkable business and individual achievements, the evening will feature the graduation of the 2025 Leadership Aberdeen Class, adding… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota traveled to Pierre March 5 to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture as part of South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day 2025. “Even though agriculture is our state’s largest industry, many of our state’s policymakers do not have an ag background, so family… Read more »